Contract to Hire: HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Jobot; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage PPO

Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) enrollment

Sick pay

Job summary

Jobot in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a consulting contract-to-hire engagement. This hands-on role focuses on benefits navigation, payroll support, and HRIS maintenance to keep processes accurate and compliant.

You will partner with HR, payroll, benefit carriers, and operations leaders to support a manufacturing workforce. The position emphasizes detail orientation, an employee-first mindset, and cross-functional collaboration with potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR/benefits/payroll experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or fast-paced shift-based workforce preferred.
• Hands-on with open enrollment and carrier coordination.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms (Paycor/ADP).
• Knowledge of FMLA, Form 5500, W-2 processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration including enrollments and inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment with carrier communications and data validation.
• Collaborate with carriers, brokers and TPAs to resolve coverage issues and maintain records.
• Maintain accuracy of HRIS data across HR, benefits and payroll.
• Support payroll processing and year-end activities (W-2).
• Administer and track leaves and ensure compliance with policy.

Skills

HRIS

Payroll

Benefits administration

Open enrollment

FMLA

W-2 processes

Tools

Paycor

ADP

Job description

Contract to Hire: HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist

$32 - $37 per hour | Louisville, KY | On-site | Consulting

Consulting: HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist/$$$/Opportunity for direct hire!

A bit about us:

A growing, privately held manufacturing organization specializing in highly engineered products and customized solutions. The company has an established market presence, a diverse customer base, and a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• All 50 States: PPO for Medical coverage
• For California Residents: You have a choice of PPO or HMO plan for Medical coverage.
• Ultimate Dental PPO
• Preferred Vision
• $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy

We also offer:

• 401(k) – eligible to enroll on your first payroll
• 40 hours of sick pay after 90 days of employment

Job Details

Job Details

Make an impact where people and production come together! Join a manufacturing organization as an HR Payroll & Benefits Specialist in a consulting contract-to-hire opportunity. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys helping employees navigate benefits, strengthening HR processes, and keeping payroll and compliance activities running smoothly.

You'll partner with HR, payroll, benefit carriers, and operational leaders to support a manufacturing workforce. Bring your attention to detail, employee-first mindset, and problem-solving skills to an opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility updates, and employee inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including carrier communications, employee education, enrollment tracking, and data validation.
• Partner with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve coverage issues, reconcile invoices, and maintain accurate benefit records.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS platforms such as Paycor, ADP, or equivalent systems, ensuring accuracy across HR, benefits, and payroll.
• Support payroll processing by validating employee changes, benefit deductions, leave-related adjustments, and other payroll inputs.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review, reconciliation, and correction coordination.
• Administer and track FMLA and other employee leaves in partnership with HR leadership and applicable service providers.
• Conduct audits of benefits, payroll, and HRIS records to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and improve data integrity.
• Support the preparation and review of Form 5500 filings and related benefits compliance documentation in coordination with appropriate partners.
• Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable resource for employees across manufacturing shifts, explaining benefits and HR processes clearly.
• Maintain confidential employee records and support compliance with applicable employment, benefits, and payroll requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve the employee experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in HR, benefits administration, payroll support, or a closely related role.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced, shift-based workforce strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience managing open enrollment and coordinating with benefit carriers, brokers, and vendors.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, including Paycor, ADP, or equivalent systems.
• Working knowledge of FMLA administration, employee benefits, payroll practices, Form 5500 requirements, and W-2 processes.
• Experience conducting audits, reconciling benefits and payroll data, and resolving discrepancies accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex information to employees clearly and respectfully.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee and financial information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, payroll, finance, and operations teams.
• Ability to begin in a consulting contract capacity, with interest in a potential transition to permanent employment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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